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Out Utah state Sen. Scott McCoy is mulling a run for a leadership position among Senate Democrats, who, depending on the outcome of the November elections, could make history by choosing him or a woman to lead their caucus.

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Radio host and longtime television journalist Geraldo Rivera says he's "been in touch with some people in the Republican Party in New Jersey" about the possibility of running for the U.S. Senate in 2014. If he runs, Rivera is likely to face either Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who is 89 and hasn't committed to seeking re-election, or Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who has publicly announced his interest in the seat.

The Justice Department says it's considering Senate Democrats' calls for a criminal probe into BP's handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Eight senators called for an inquiry, claiming that BP officials had made false statements to lawmakers regarding the company's ability to respond to the disaster.

Sunil Babu Pant, a Belarus-born gay-rights activist, will represent Nepal's small Communist Party in the country's new constituent assembly. Nepal recently transitioned from an ancient monarchy to a representative form of government, in which former Maoist rebels hold the majority.

Czech LGBT activist Jiri Hromada has announced his bid to become the first openly gay candidate for a Senate seat. The news of his run prompted the temporary shutdown of several online news servers, which were flooded with anti-gay and hateful comments regarding his candidacy, according to this article.